22 years of experience helping clients find direction and emotional wellness. Wellness counseling addresses symptoms at the root cause, which provides long lasting benefits. In order to start and work through the process, clients need to feel comfortable and safe. I'm committed to providing such an environment wherein safety and respect are continuously supported. Past clients have indicated they find I'm easy to talk to and appreciate my genuine nature. I'm dedicated in my work and enjoy connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience providing trauma-informed individual, couples, family and group counseling services as well as facilitating community-based, educational programs. My approach to wellness counseling focuses on cognitive behavioral modalities that incorporate simple and effective tools and education to promote mind/body wellness. ENGAGE: Engaging clients in an authentic safe space. Processing emotions, examining deep intrinsic causes that prevent us from achieving satisfaction. EDUCATE: Educating clients, creating awareness, a crucial step in affecting change. Providing tools to manage emotions and communicate effectively. EMPOWER: Empowering clients by developing strategies to overcome identified barriers. As individuals take action with greater awareness and insight, they possess an enhanced confidence to forge ahead with greater outcomes.